Body of Schertz teen found near creek

Updated 4:41 pm, Monday, May 27, 2013

Emergency personnel search Cibolo Creek for Schertz teen Avron Adams, who went missing the day before. His body was later found in the creek.

Emergency personnel search Cibolo Creek for Schertz teen Avron Adams, who went missing the day before. His body was later found in the creek.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Bexar County executive staff member Thomas Guevara (center) speaks to residents of the flooded 200 block of Barbara Drive near McCullough Avenue about a lack of flood control.

Bexar County executive staff member Thomas Guevara (center) speaks to residents of the flooded 200 block of Barbara Drive near McCullough Avenue about a lack of flood control.

Photo: John W. Gonzalez, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel search the Cibolo Creek for the body of 18-year-old Avron Adams, Sunday, May 26, 2013, Adam drowned when swimming the rain swollen creek on Saturday in Schertz.

Emergency personnel search the Cibolo Creek for the body of 18-year-old Avron Adams, Sunday, May 26, 2013, Adam drowned when swimming the rain swollen creek on Saturday in Schertz.

Photo: San Antonio Express-News

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A water rescue team searches for a child that was swept away in Cibolo Creek in Schertz on the afternoon of Saturday, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to cross the creek on foot, and one was swept away by the rushing waters.

A water rescue team searches for a child that was swept away in Cibolo Creek in Schertz on the afternoon of Saturday, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to cross the creek on

People watch from the banks of Cibolo Creek as a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter joins in the search for a missing young person who was swept away by rushing water on Saturday at about 4:30 p.m.

People watch from the banks of Cibolo Creek as a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter joins in the search for a missing young person who was swept away by rushing water on Saturday at about 4:30 p.m.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Water rescuers and others watch for a young person who was swept away by the rushing waters of Cibolo Creek on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to walk or swim across the creek, and one was swept away.

Water rescuers and others watch for a young person who was swept away by the rushing waters of Cibolo Creek on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to walk

People watch as a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searches Cibolo Creek for a missing young person who was swept away by rushing waters on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013.

People watch as a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searches Cibolo Creek for a missing young person who was swept away by rushing waters on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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A flood-monitoring software package developed and used in Europe has been installed in San Antonio to help emergency responders plan for and react to life-threatening storms. Here are images of San Antonio's last major flood. less

A flood-monitoring software package developed and used in Europe has been installed in San Antonio to help emergency responders plan for and react to life-threatening storms. Here are images of San Antonio's ... more

Photo: Express-News

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Marco Fairchild, left, and Gary Garza, right, help Sueann Schaller from her car after she drove it into floodwaters on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013. less

Marco Fairchild, left, and Gary Garza, right, help Sueann Schaller from her car after she drove it into floodwaters on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Marco Fairchild, left, and Gary Garza, right, help Sueann Schaller from her car after she drove it into floodwaters on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013. less

Marco Fairchild, left, and Gary Garza, right, help Sueann Schaller from her car after she drove it into floodwaters on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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A bus is stranded in the water on Blanco Road near Basse during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A bus is stranded in the water on Blanco Road near Basse during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Photo taken by stranded motorist Andy Staudt, who was stuck at an Exxon station Saturday morning at Hildebrand and Interstate 10. Staudt took pictures of some other cars in floodwaters on Hildebrand. He reported the drivers were "OK."

Photo taken by stranded motorist Andy Staudt, who was stuck at an Exxon station Saturday morning at Hildebrand and Interstate 10. Staudt took pictures of some other cars in floodwaters on Hildebrand. He

Fire department water rescue team members make their way through the water after checking a VIA bus that was flooded on McCullough just north of Basse. They found nobody in the bus on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013. less

Fire department water rescue team members make their way through the water after checking a VIA bus that was flooded on McCullough just north of Basse. They found nobody in the bus on Saturday morning, May 25, ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Police block a flooded portion of McCullough north of Basse where a bus is stranded in the water after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Police block a flooded portion of McCullough north of Basse where a bus is stranded in the water after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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A vehicle is submerged off of U.S. 281 at Basse after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A vehicle is submerged off of U.S. 281 at Basse after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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A car is lodged where rushing waters took it on Rhapsody near 281 during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013. The occupant died in the incident.

A car is lodged where rushing waters took it on Rhapsody near 281 during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013. The occupant died in the incident.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The scene in the 400 block of rhapsody where a woman whose vehicle was swept off the road tried to climb out and drowned. Photo: Jason Buch/ Express-News

The scene in the 400 block of rhapsody where a woman whose vehicle was swept off the road tried to climb out and drowned. Photo: Jason Buch/ Express-News

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A water rescue team searches for a child that was swept away in Cibolo Creek in Schertz on the afternoon of Saturday, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to cross the creek on foot, and one was swept away by the rushing waters. less

A water rescue team searches for a child that was swept away in Cibolo Creek in Schertz on the afternoon of Saturday, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to cross the creek on ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The railroad underpass on Roosevelt just north of Lone Star

The railroad underpass on Roosevelt just north of Lone Star

Photo: Markus Haas / Express-News

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A portion of U.S. 281 is underwater at Basse after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A portion of U.S. 281 is underwater at Basse after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The Olmos Dam after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

The Olmos Dam after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The Olmos Basin Municipal Golf Course and Basse Road are underwater as a result of heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

The Olmos Basin Municipal Golf Course and Basse Road are underwater as a result of heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Damage from the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River can be seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture.

Damage from the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River can be seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture.

Damage from the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River can be seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture.

Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News

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Damage to a low water crossing south of Loop 410 caused by the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River can be seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture.

Damage to a low water crossing south of Loop 410 caused by the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River can be seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture.

Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News

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An orange traffic barrel lies in a section of sediment from the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River just north of SW Military Driver in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture. less

An orange traffic barrel lies in a section of sediment from the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River just north of SW Military Driver in this June 5, 2013 aerial ... more

Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News

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The low water crossing below Espada Dam, which may have a design flaw and was damaged in the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River, is seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture. less

The low water crossing below Espada Dam, which may have a design flaw and was damaged in the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River, is seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial ... more

Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News

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Damage from the May 25, 2013 flooding along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River near the canoe chute can be seen in this June 5, 2013 aerial picture.

A man makes his way down Lockhill Selma near Iron Oak during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A man makes his way down Lockhill Selma near Iron Oak during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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People watch as a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searches Cibolo Creek for a missing young person who was swept away by rushing waters on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013.

People watch as a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searches Cibolo Creek for a missing young person who was swept away by rushing waters on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Water rescuers and others watch for a young person who was swept away by the rushing waters of Cibolo Creek on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to walk or swim across the creek, and one was swept away. less

Water rescuers and others watch for a young person who was swept away by the rushing waters of Cibolo Creek on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013. A police spokesman said that two young people attempted to walk ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Rescuers in search search for a boy who was swept away by rushing water after heavy rains on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Rescuers in search search for a boy who was swept away by rushing water after heavy rains on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The railroad underpass on Roosevelt just north of Lone Star

The railroad underpass on Roosevelt just north of Lone Star

Photo: Markus Haas / Express-News

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Water pours out of the San Antonio River Flood Control Tunnel's outlet at Mission Reach, near Lone Star Blvd.

Water pours out of the San Antonio River Flood Control Tunnel's outlet at Mission Reach, near Lone Star Blvd.

Photo: Nolan Hicks / Express-News

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The south end of the floodwater tunnel

The south end of the floodwater tunnel

Photo: Markus Haas / Express-News

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The south end of the floodwater tunnel

The south end of the floodwater tunnel

Photo: Markus Haas / Express-News

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The river below the tunnel outlet

The river below the tunnel outlet

Photo: Markus Haas / Express-News

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A bus is submerged on McCullough north of Basse after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A bus is submerged on McCullough north of Basse after heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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A car was washed onto the property of the SA Central Church on Woodlawn during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A car was washed onto the property of the SA Central Church on Woodlawn during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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A fence was swept down off of Lockhill Selma and Blanco during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

A fence was swept down off of Lockhill Selma and Blanco during heavy rains in San Antonio on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Residents including, from left, Louis Hall, with his children, Inessa Hall, 8, and Jovan Hall, 12, and Alfredo Argumdo with his daughter Jocelyn Belmares, 7, watch flooding on Crestfield St. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013. less

Residents including, from left, Louis Hall, with his children, Inessa Hall, 8, and Jovan Hall, 12, and Alfredo Argumdo with his daughter Jocelyn Belmares, 7, watch flooding on Crestfield St. in the Westwood ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Alfredo Argumdo walks through flooded streets in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Alfredo Argumdo walks through flooded streets in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Jovan Hall, 12, and his sister, Inessa Hall, 8, check out the flooded intersection of Crestfield Street and Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Jovan Hall, 12, and his sister, Inessa Hall, 8, check out the flooded intersection of Crestfield Street and Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Katherine Clark watches flooding at Crestfield Street and Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Katherine Clark watches flooding at Crestfield Street and Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Raymond Bocanegra, left, talks with neighbors as he assess the damage to the home he rents on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Raymond Bocanegra, left, talks with neighbors as he assess the damage to the home he rents on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Raymond Bocanegra talks with his wife, Roxanne Bocanegra, right, as floodwaters pass by and through the home they rent with their three children on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013. At peak flooding, the water was over a foot high rushing through their home and completely flooded their backyard. less

Raymond Bocanegra talks with his wife, Roxanne Bocanegra, right, as floodwaters pass by and through the home they rent with their three children on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Raymond Bocanegra watches the water rushing through the yard of the home he rents with his wife and three children on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The water was over a foot high coming in their home at the peak of the flooding and their backyard is completely flooded. less

Raymond Bocanegra watches the water rushing through the yard of the home he rents with his wife and three children on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Raymond Bocanegra tries to clear debris as water continues to rush through the yard of the home he rents with his wife and three children on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The water was over a foot high coming in their home at the peak of the flooding and their backyard is completely flooded. less

Raymond Bocanegra tries to clear debris as water continues to rush through the yard of the home he rents with his wife and three children on Castleridge Dr. in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Albert Rios holds a beer as he floats into the intersection of Castleridge Dr. and Crestfield Street in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Albert Rios holds a beer as he floats into the intersection of Castleridge Dr. and Crestfield Street in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Edmond Mays runs towards his boat after a passing truck forced him out of it as he paddled down Crestfield Street in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Edmond Mays runs towards his boat after a passing truck forced him out of it as he paddled down Crestfield Street in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Edmond Mays pulls his boat after a passing truck forced him out of it as he paddled down Crestfield Street in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Edmond Mays pulls his boat after a passing truck forced him out of it as he paddled down Crestfield Street in the Westwood Village neighborhood off Military Dr. West on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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A car fell into a sinkhole on Wilson Avenue, just north of the intersection of Wilson and Woodlawn Avenue onnthe city's West Side. The driver is safe. Photo: Nora Lopez/ Express-News

A car fell into a sinkhole on Wilson Avenue, just north of the intersection of Wilson and Woodlawn Avenue onnthe city's West Side. The driver is safe. Photo: Nora Lopez/ Express-News

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Felix Fuentes and his wife Brandi Aldana braved the low water crossing at Chavaneaux Road and Commercial. Their vehicle subsequently stalled. According to Fuentes crossing through the area was Brandi's idea. A good Samaritan from the nearby pallet company stopped to help them push the vehicle out of the water. The water was so high that Brandi began to bail the water out from her Honda Civic. Photos by Steve ValdezFreelancer for the South Side Reporter

Felix Fuentes and his wife Brandi Aldana braved the low water crossing at Chavaneaux Road and Commercial. Their vehicle subsequently stalled. According to Fuentes crossing through the area was Brandi's idea. A

Floodwaters at Hildebrand and Interstate 10 left several motorists stranded. Debris is everywhere. Photo by John Tedesco / Express-News

Floodwaters at Hildebrand and Interstate 10 left several motorists stranded. Debris is everywhere. Photo by John Tedesco / Express-News

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This is facing south on McCullough Avenue about 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Basse Road intersection in the distance. Olmos Creek spread to about a half mile. There appears to be a large stranded vehicle near Basse. The Olmos Basin Golf Course to the left of the avenue is inundated. Photo: John W. Gonzalez/ Express-News

This is facing south on McCullough Avenue about 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Basse Road intersection in the distance. Olmos Creek spread to about a half mile. There appears to be a large stranded vehicle near